vaaleissa arpa

English translation: in elections the result will be decided by lot

17:56 Jan 7, 2010
Finnish to English translations [PRO]
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Finnish term or phrase: vaaleissa arpa
Äänten mennessä tasan ratkaisee puheenjohtajan ääni, paitsi vaaleissa arpa.
Adriana Andronache
Local time: 05:28
English translation:in elections the result will be decided by lot
Explanation:
In the case of equal votes the chairperson will have the casting vote, except in elections which will be decided by lot.

Google 'chosen by lot' or 'decided by lot'.
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Pauliina Kauppila
Local time: 03:28
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4 +1in elections the result will be decided by lot
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in elections the result will be decided by lot


Explanation:
In the case of equal votes the chairperson will have the casting vote, except in elections which will be decided by lot.

Google 'chosen by lot' or 'decided by lot'.

Example sentence(s):
  • Each candidate will give a speech to the assembled MPs. The order of the speeches will be decided by lot.
Pauliina Kauppila
Local time: 03:28
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